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COSMOS 2101 DEB (21003)
COSPAR: 1990-087C | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-2101
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 1, 1990
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21003
International Designator
1990-087C
Decay Date
12/8/1990
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2101 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-2101
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
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Major Events
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Summary
Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.
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Launch Mass
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
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Mission
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